Question

The cat weighs 7 3/4 pounds.The cats weight is 2/3 the weight of the dog.How much does the dog weigh!

Answer 1

11 5/8

Explanation:

let 'd' = dogs weight

7 3/4 equals 2/3d

change 7 3/4 to an improper fraction: 31/4

to isolate 'd', each side needs to be multiplied by 3/2

31/4 × 3/2 = d

93/8 = d

11 5/8 equals dogs weight

Answer 2

11.625 pounds

Explanation:

x = weight of dog

7 3/4 = 2/3(x)

7 3/4 divided by 2/3 = x

x = 11.625 pounds